Spanish Programs in Spain at Instituto Hemingway

Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao:
Instituto Hemingway is a leading Spanish language school in Bilbao in the Basque Country in Northern Spain, approximately 396 km / 246 miles north of Madrid and 612km / 380 miles north-west of Barcelona. Accredited by the Cervantes Institute, we provide quality Spanish courses all year round to a student population of about 90. We design and deliver customized programs for individuals and groups who want to learn about other cultures by studying or working abroad. We are not only a "School for Spanish", we are an "Institute for Languages and Cross-Cultural Training". We offer programs such as internships, volunteer work, adventure tours and much more. Spanish courses are always in Bilbao but internships, semesters and hotel jobs can be in different locations throughout Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and Granada.

Our Spanish courses are specially designed to guarantee you fast language learning. Our classes are based on a direct methodology taught by highly professional, native teachers, in small groups, with up-to-date material, a selection of accommodation and an interesting cultural and leisure activities program.

Educational programs provide a unique combination of in-class work and outside activities. Our aim is to create a lively and stimulating relationship between teachers and students. We encourage students to confidently talk and interact both inside the classroom and outside, and generally to have a good time. This atmosphere of warmth and sharing ensures rapid language progress in a short time.

On the first day, all students at Instituto Hemingway sit a test to help us determine their appropriate group and level. Our school runs courses at six different levels from basic through to proficient. You can start on any Monday of the year (apart from public holidays).

- All classes are 55 minutes long and are held from Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.
- The average number of students in a group is 4 with a maximum of 8. 
- Class material and the attendance certificate given at the end of the course are included in the course fees.
- It is possible to complete several of the courses at the same time.
- The School office is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 p.m.
- Instituto Hemingway also offers linguistic exchanges with Spaniards.

Instituto Hemingway Teaching Method and Staff:
Our teaching method centres around an immersion programme which combines the study of grammar & vocabulary with continuous stimulating debates, discussions, role-play, & practical learning. The classes have a maximum of 8 students each in an atmosphere of happiness and constructive progress.

Quality:
Instituto Hemingway offers guarantees of our quality based on independent regular inspection by experts.

- General Spanish for 6 levels from basic to proficient (20 hours per week)
- Intensive Spanish course (combine General Spanish course with afternoon classes)
- DELE exam preparation
- Business Spanish
- Intensive Spanish crash course for executives (40 private lessons per week)
- Afternoon Spanish classes (aimed at people living in Bilbao or students who want a more intensive course)
- Intensive refresher courses for teachers (2 week course / 40 hours)
- University semester programs
- High School abroad programs
- Spanish Courses for Groups aged 6 - 17
- Hospitality & Hotel internships, as well as internship programs in various other fields
- Culinary Arts - Spanish Cuisine Internship (4 weeks+)
- Volunteer programs
- Au pair work placement
- Adventure tours, sports, windsurfing, horseback riding, wine tasting, cookery courses
- and more...

We are proud that our accredited language training center is located in one of the most interesting areas of Spain, surrounded by marvellous beaches and mountains. An extensive cultural programme always complements our courses. Our friendly classrooms and the beautiful surroundings present much of the charm and intimacy of a family home.

We offer extensive indoor & outdoor activities programmes. Make the best of your stay and sign up for one our leisure programs which include:

- A wine tasting course: Enjoy some of the best Spanish wine, get to know their secrets, varieties of grapes, appellation of origin..
- Dance courses: salsa, flamenco, tango, rumbas, two-step..
- A cooking course: The best recipes of Spanish cuisine. Flexible times.
- Adventure Sports: Climb down canyons, go mountain biking, trail walking, kayaking, paragliding, archery, rock climbing..
- Horseback riding: Ride horseback in unforgettable scenery
- Water Sports: Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, diving, surfing....
& more....

Accommodation Options (Single rooms)
- Homestay with a local host family
- Apartment / Flat

Bilbao is the heart of a metropolis with a population of more than a million people. It is the driving force of social and economic development and it is the main factor in the modernisation of the Gulf of Biscay.

Ambitious architectural and general infrastructure projects have fuelled the urban and financial regeneration of the city. The Guggenheim Museum; the Euskalduna Concert Hall and Convention Centre; the underground, built by Norman Foster; the airport, built by Calatrava; the new tram and the projects by architects such as Arata Isozaki and Cesar Pelli are all examples of the overwhelming vitality that permeates Bilbao.

Situated in the Territory of Bizkaia, the city is surrounded by fertile landscapes with forests, mountains, beaches and steep coasts, that make Bilbao an excellent destination for any traveller.

See our Contact Forms for more course details and to send us your enquiries directly. We will answer you with full details as soon as possible.